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A4 PKH

2001 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,663 mi
Last recorded42,663 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PKH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

High and low spots developing on both rear tyres

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,057 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,601 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion no both rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,355 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 34,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,578 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,487 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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A4 PKH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 PKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 PKH registered?

A4 PKH is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 March 2001.

Is A4 PKH safe to buy?

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